Royal William Victualling Yard

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Royal William Victualling Yard, Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3RP

The Royal William Victualling Yard was built to supply food and drink to the Royal Navy. It was designed by the architect Sir John Rennie and was named after King William IV. It was built between 1826 and 1835.

The outstanding Brewhouse (Grade 1 listed) was purpose-built in 1834, but was never actually equipped as a brewery. The beer ration was discontinued by the Admiralty in 1831 before the building was completed, and it remained largely unused until 1885, when alternative uses were found. In recent years the brewhouse has been converted into apartments.

There are also two cooperages on the site, but apparently no maltings.

The whole site is currently being developed for mixed uses including residential, retail and restaurants. Most of the buildings are listed, some at Grade 1.

For more information, visit this Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_William_Victualling_Yard

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